Halberstadt DV Fighter

The Halberstadt D.V was a German single-seat biplane fighter of the First World War, belonging to a family that helped move German fighter aviation beyond the early Fokker monoplanes. Its compact two-bay structure and comparatively modest engine power reflected the rapid but still early development of air combat. The type’s importance is easily overshadowed by later Albatros and Fokker designs. It represents a transitional operational fighter rather than the unrelated Halberstadt two-seat reconnaissance and ground-attack aircraft. The biplane fighter belonged to the generation between early lightly powered scouts and the more powerful fighters of the later war. German-built aircraft also served Ottoman aviation, creating a history beyond the Western Front. Limited production and the rapid pace of fighter development prevented the type from becoming a lasting standard.

Finish and color

Supplied unpainted and printed in the selected color. Choose from the available product color options.

Tabletop use

Suitable for period-appropriate custom scenarios in Global War 1914, Global Empires, and compatible Axis & Allies games. Use suitable scenario or house rules for unit statistics and any technology upgrades. This piece does not supply additional game rules.

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